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Inspire Brands enters IPO pipeline with confidential SEC filing

The company did not disclose the number of shares to be sold or the expected price range.
1 day ago

McDonald’s UK sales rise 7.8% in Q1 2026

Growth was driven by a stronger focus on customer demand and faster execution by staff.
4 days ago

Franco Manca secures CVA approval for major restructuring plan

This allows the company to invest in its remaining restaurants and explore future growth.
6 days ago

KFC UK system sales rise 9% in Q1

The company said KFC’s performance is expected to remain solid into Q2.

Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2

Revenue rose 9% to $9.5b, or 8% on a constant currency basis.

Domino’s Pizza Group reports sales lift of 5.8% in Q1

The group said its costs are hedged for up to 2027.

Comptoir Group reports £1.37m loss in 2025

EBITDA inched up to £1.1m in 2025 from £0.8m in 2024.

Creams Café files trademark for ‘Froffle Toast’ launch

This move aims to secure ownership before similar versions appear.

Franco Manca to undertake a CVA

The group cites higher payroll taxes, no rate relief, and higher UK VAT than in Europe as the reason.

Bow Street Group posts 6.1% like-for-like sales growth in March

Targeted investment lifted performance, with refurbished sites outperforming and others returning to growth.

Greggs profit fall 20.3% as heat dents footfall

The group expects employment cost inflation to be the biggest driver for 2026.

Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion

The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.

Starbucks UK reports £30.1m profit in 2025 amidst ‘tougher’ market

The group plans to open a further 500 new sites in the next five years.

Eatphoria expands reach with virtual brand licensing programme

The programme helps operators broaden menus and drive growth.

Tim Hortons operator raises £26.7m as UK&I deal runs to 2045

The company plans to expand by replicating its top-performing sites.

Papa Johns receives $1.5b buyout offer—report

The group reported lower net income for the full year 2025.